The Wasp — 1888 — page 34: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **literary content rather than political cartoons**. The main features are: 1. **"How It Will Be"** - A romantic poem about a woman's appearance and qualities 2. **"Love-Making by Telephone"** - A translated German story about a newlywed manufacturer who must return to work, communicating with his wife via telephone. The narrative satirizes how modern technology disrupts domestic life and business efficiency. 3. **"A Modern Rose-Jar"** - A recipe for making rose-scented water 4. **Brief humorous items** including "A Naughty Little Frog" and complaints about sensitive Dr. McDonald The one cartoon visible shows figures reading a newspaper, but lacks clear political reference. The page's satire focuses on social customs and domestic life rather than politics.